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Sofies verden

  • 1999
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
2K
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Sofies verden (1999)
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One day, ordinary Norwegian girl Sofie receives a videotape on which a certain Alberto Knox talks directly to her from ancient Greece. They start to meet on different occasions as Alberto ta... Read allOne day, ordinary Norwegian girl Sofie receives a videotape on which a certain Alberto Knox talks directly to her from ancient Greece. They start to meet on different occasions as Alberto takes Sofie on an odyssey through the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece, the Roman ... Read allOne day, ordinary Norwegian girl Sofie receives a videotape on which a certain Alberto Knox talks directly to her from ancient Greece. They start to meet on different occasions as Alberto takes Sofie on an odyssey through the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and all the big revolutions, ... Read all

  • Director
    • Erik Gustavson
  • Writers
    • Jostein Gaarder
    • Petter Skavlan
  • Stars
    • Silje Storstein
    • Tomas von Brömssen
    • Andrine Sæther
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Erik Gustavson
    • Writers
      • Jostein Gaarder
      • Petter Skavlan
    • Stars
      • Silje Storstein
      • Tomas von Brömssen
      • Andrine Sæther
    • 14User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Silje Storstein
    • Sofie Amundsen…
    Tomas von Brömssen
    Tomas von Brömssen
    • Alberto Knox
    Andrine Sæther
    • Sofie's mother
    Bjørn Floberg
    Bjørn Floberg
    • Major Albert Knag
    Hans Alfredson
    Hans Alfredson
    • Socrates
    • (as Hasse Alfredson)
    Nils Vogt
    • Lærer Jacobsen
    Minken Fosheim
    Minken Fosheim
    • Hildes mor
    Edda Trandum Grjotheim
    • Jorunn
    Arne Haakonaasen Dahl
    • Georg
    • (as Arne Haakenaasen Dahl)
    • …
    Sullivan Lloyd Nordrum
    • Jørgen
    Kjersti Holmen
    • Fru Johnsen
    Ingar Helge Gimle
    • Herr Johnsen
    Giorgos Floros
    • Meletos
    • (as Giorgios Floros)
    Sven Henriksen
    Sven Henriksen
    • Platon
    Mark Tandy
    Mark Tandy
    • William Shakespeare
    Kåre Conradi
    Kåre Conradi
    • Hamlet
    Espen Skjønberg
    Espen Skjønberg
    • Leonardo da Vinci
    Eindride Eidsvold
    • Bounarroti Michelangelo
    • Director
      • Erik Gustavson
    • Writers
      • Jostein Gaarder
      • Petter Skavlan
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    User reviews14

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    7theswedane

    A very thoughtmaking movie

    Although I haven´t read the book Sofies Verden, that the movie are based on, I got something to think about very fast. The movie can be felt a bit to long, but makes people think about the most basic things in life as why we live at all. So have you read the book or think about the world of today and in the past you don´t afford to miss Sofies Verden.
    10ceci-2

    An adventurous film!

    A comprehensive novel, and the even more comprehensive history of philosophy, is made into a fabulous film, containing some of the high lights of the European history since Socrates up to the Russian revolution. The script is like a fairy tail; in a simple language Gustavson (the director) presents us to this complexity with divertisement and lightness. Congratulation!
    4jack_o_hasanov_imdb

    I wish there was a really good TV series for this book. . .

    I loved the book and enjoyed reading it.

    A movie does not suit this book, it would be better if it was a TV series.

    The movie was a complete disappointment, it was very bad.
    5robert_burger

    Not acceptable

    I read the book (german translation) and was enthusiastic about it. So far, so good.

    First, the movie was much too short! You can not handle this wonderful book in a normal movie. Many philosophers were not shown or not honored enough (e.g. Marx, Hegel etc.). The book does!

    Second, it was concentrated on the subplot. The main plot should be the philosophy but a viewer who has not read the book could think the story around the other people than sophie and alberto were the most important thing.

    BUT: Alberto and Sophie were played fantastic actors!

    I think the suitable format is a TV mini series, each part assigned to a chapter. And with the same actors and sound track.
    lady_deirdre

    Don't miss out on this gem!

    I had not read the book, but was (and am) very curious about it. Seeing the film would hopefully tell me if I would like the book. Well, I am going to buy and read it as soon as I can now! I absolutely loved the film. It was beautifully shot, well acted and the story didn't feel at all like just a book made into a film! The story was engrossing and thorough, even though not all the philosophers were included and only a short introduction was given to what they represented. It made me wanting more, but did not leave a sense of something truly lacking. At several points my mouth was hanging open in awe: I did not expect a Norwegian film to look this stunning. Especially the images of Sofie and Alberto going back in time were breathtaking (did much of the budget go into computer imaging?). Anyone who has the chance: don't miss out on this gem!

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    • Trivia
      Upon its release in 1999, it was Norway's most expensive film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bak Sofies verden (1999)
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      Internationale
      Written by Pierre Degeyter (as P. Degeiter) and Eugène Pottier (as E. Pote)

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1999 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • arabuloku.com
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • German
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Sophie's World
    • Filming locations
      • Spoleto, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Audiovisuellt Produksjonsfond
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
      • Filmkameratene
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      • NOK 70,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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